1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
This play changes settings fairly regularly, but it begins in Li'l Bit's home. It then goes to a car, a restaurant, and a hotel. Other characters include Peck and the Greek chorus. The story begins with a monologue that leads into a flashback.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion was Li'l Bit's desire to drive at the age of eleven. This forms the basis for the rest of the stories.
3. What is the unique factor?
This was the day that Li'l Bit decided to recall her relationship and memories with Peck.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Will Li'l Bit speak out about the abuse she is going through?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
An example of known to one exposition is when Li'l bit originally hides the fact that Peck is her Uncle.
An example of known to all exposition is during the family dinner in 1969. Here you learn the personality of each family member.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The most theatrical moment is when Li'l Bit turns 18. At this point in the play, her Uncle Peck tries to drop everything and be as bold as to propose to Li'l Bit. Every other situation in this play has lead up to this extreme moment.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
Some themes include sexual abuse and awareness, alcoholism, and body shaming.
8. Choose the character of Li'l Bit in the show and articulate what she wants and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of her getting what she wants?
Li'l Bits two main goals were learning how to drive and attending college. Her main obstacles were her family, where her grandpa was misogynistic and he basically said a college education would be wasted on a women, and her Uncle Peck, who when Li'l Bit was being taught to drive, sexually assaulted her.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The title can help us understand the play because the title outlines the first issue brought up in the play and how learning to drive, seemingly so easy, can be made hard by the hands of other people.
A possible image could include when Peck talks about fishing. This can be related to how he molested Li'l Bit in that he lures them to where they are vulnerable and takes advantage of that.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
Family is shown to be an issue in this play. For example, that fact the Peck is Li'l Bit's Uncle makes the uncomfortable situations even worse because she is related to him. Family in this play shows that sometimes you are forced into a bad situation or family relationship.
This play changes settings fairly regularly, but it begins in Li'l Bit's home. It then goes to a car, a restaurant, and a hotel. Other characters include Peck and the Greek chorus. The story begins with a monologue that leads into a flashback.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion was Li'l Bit's desire to drive at the age of eleven. This forms the basis for the rest of the stories.
3. What is the unique factor?
This was the day that Li'l Bit decided to recall her relationship and memories with Peck.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
Will Li'l Bit speak out about the abuse she is going through?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
An example of known to one exposition is when Li'l bit originally hides the fact that Peck is her Uncle.
An example of known to all exposition is during the family dinner in 1969. Here you learn the personality of each family member.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The most theatrical moment is when Li'l Bit turns 18. At this point in the play, her Uncle Peck tries to drop everything and be as bold as to propose to Li'l Bit. Every other situation in this play has lead up to this extreme moment.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
Some themes include sexual abuse and awareness, alcoholism, and body shaming.
8. Choose the character of Li'l Bit in the show and articulate what she wants and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of her getting what she wants?
Li'l Bits two main goals were learning how to drive and attending college. Her main obstacles were her family, where her grandpa was misogynistic and he basically said a college education would be wasted on a women, and her Uncle Peck, who when Li'l Bit was being taught to drive, sexually assaulted her.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The title can help us understand the play because the title outlines the first issue brought up in the play and how learning to drive, seemingly so easy, can be made hard by the hands of other people.
A possible image could include when Peck talks about fishing. This can be related to how he molested Li'l Bit in that he lures them to where they are vulnerable and takes advantage of that.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
Family is shown to be an issue in this play. For example, that fact the Peck is Li'l Bit's Uncle makes the uncomfortable situations even worse because she is related to him. Family in this play shows that sometimes you are forced into a bad situation or family relationship.